Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a motivated, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our Protection Systems team as an Engineering Intern. The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year in Boise, ID. This is a great opportunity to further develop your engineering skills in a hands-on, collaborative environment. If you are eager to grow and apply your knowledge in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply.
A typical day as an Engineering Intern might include:
Provide technical support to SEL staff.
Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and technologies.
Learn products in the organization's portfolio.
Develop applications and automation test suites for existing products.
Perform testing on new and existing technology.
Document and communicate test results.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if:
Have a degree in, or are currently pursuing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
A natural problem solver, creative thinker with a can-do attitude.
Have a desire to work somewhere where the work you do matters, to the world.
Experience in programming and scripting languages.
Ability to use Microsoft Applications including, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).
It is a plus if you:
Proficiency with Git, including creating and managing branches, pull requests, and merging strategies in a local or collaborative development environment.
Proficiency with AI tooling like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude.
Proficiency in common development environments (e.g. VS Code).
Practical or educational knowledge of wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular 4G LTE / 5G, etc.)
Practical or educational networking experience in TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, VPN Tunnels, Firewalls, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Packet Analysis (wireshark), linux networking, etc.
Practical or educational experience with Cyber Security principles.
Practical or educational experience with programming and scripting languages (such as): C, Java, Python, GO, REACT, etc.
Practical or educational experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Practical or educational experience or general interest in 3-phase power systems. Practical knowledge of SEL protective relays & automation controllers.
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.
Location
Boise, ID - This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
Pay Range Data
($24.25 - $33.00 per hour) * Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.
An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.
SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).
In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.